In Flower This Week

Spring is almost here and our lovely city is already glowing with the
golden wattles. In the Gardens, many wattles are still in bud while some
are bursting into flower. Others are already ablaze of golden glory, some
of which will be included, as well as other flowers, on this walk.

Firstly, in the pots outside the Visitor Centre door, see the brilliant
red flower-heads of Grevillea brachystylis. In another pot,
a small plant, Lechenaultia formosa bears bright orange flowers.

The next area of acacias is above the Rockery. Continue to notice the
range of foliage shapes and the varying shades and arrangements of flowers.
Acacia baileyana [Section 2], Cootamundra Wattle, is a medium
spreading tree just glowing with a dense coverage of perfumed golden yellow
flower-heads which almost conceal its attractive blue-green feathery foliage.
Acacia baileyana `Purpurea' [Section 3] is another eye-catcher
for its lovely arching golden covered branches are tipped with purple coloured
leaves. Acacia boormanii [Section 3,2] Snowy River Wattle,
is of medium size with fine foliage mixed with soft yellow, well perfumed
flowers.